Chapter Nine, The Intention of the Drunken Old Man

She would never follow in her mother's footsteps, seeking a man like her father, only to end up losing both her wealth and her dignity.

Yun Fei never expected such an outcome. Overjoyed, she immediately took the Xue Tao note to the lamp and set it ablaze. Her anxious heart finally relaxed as she watched the dancing red flames. Unconsciously, two dimples appeared at the corners of her lips as she tilted her head and smiled sweetly at Wei Dongting: "Thank you"

Tai A shot out from above her head, swift as lightning and powerful as rolling thunder. Before Yun Fei could discern how he made his move, the sword was already poised under Song Jingyu's neck

Her fingers indeed touched the paper, and she felt a surge of joy in her heart. Just as she was about to pull it out, Wei Dongting suddenly raised his head and grasped her wrist firmly

Why?

Yun Fei felt both shy and angry, almost wanting to jump up and hit him, but was also afraid that he would continue to recount the embarrassing incident from that day. She quickly said to Song Jingyu: "Wait for me at the door"

His voice was deep, and although it was clearly a joke, it seemed to carry an overwhelming force, pressing down relentlessly. She felt both shy and angry, and unfortunately, her hidden dart was concealed in the sleeve of her right hand, but his grip was firmly around her right wrist, making it impossible for her to launch the dart at him.

She was in a state of panic, exclaiming that she had been deceived. Before she could even struggle, he seized her wrist and lifted it upward, causing her to fall onto his leg.

Wei Dongting leaped into the air and delivered a powerful kick towards Song Jingyu's right shoulder, with the force of a thousand pounds

But just one bite

Yun Fei scoffed: "I don't believe it at all"

Pah, who wants to see your flesh. Yun Fei blushed, took a few steps back, and stared with her pair of watery bright eyes, saying: "Since you have long been plotting, just say what you want. Although I, Yun Fei, am merely a woman, I prefer straightforwardness and do not like to beat around the bush. Aside from matters of marriage, everything else can be discussed sitting down."

He couldn't help but correct her: "7 years old"

Yun Fei immediately looked at him with the admiring gaze of a junior towards a senior and asked, "I hope you don't mind if I call you Uncle."

He glanced at her and said, "I mind."

Yun Fei awoke from her astonishment and hurriedly said: "Let go quickly, do not harm him"

Yun Fei said: Being with a man as scheming as you, I would probably have to keep my eyes open even in my dreams, wary of being plotted against, which would be utterly exhausting. Of course, no one likes to hear such blunt truths, and she certainly wouldn't say it out loud to provoke him. So, she kept it well hidden in her heart and vaguely uttered a nonsensical remark: "Because you resemble my father."

The flame in Yun Fei's heart crackled and popped, almost leaping out of her eyes like sparks. However, fearing that he might become suspicious, she dared not urge him, and could only maintain a sweet smile, gazing at him eagerly

Song Jingyu did not expect to encounter a formidable opponent, and immediately summoned all his energy to engage in battle. The space was too small to maneuver, and the two exchanged several moves in the room, with neither gaining the upper hand

A cup of wine had not been finished for half a day, and she could no longer bear it, so she gently let out a deep sigh, "Young Master Wei, you really drink so slowly!"

Is Miss Yun trying to molest me

He lowered his sleeves and silently gazed at her, a deep and somber expression rising in his eyes, as if contemplating what conditions would be appropriate to propose

She followed his lead and went along with the mistake, quickly nodding: "Yes, you are a full ten years older than me"

Yun Fei smiled and said, "Of course it's strange; it's my father's good wine that he has hidden for many years, and its taste is extraordinary"

She exclaimed exaggeratedly, "Well, that's a lot more, isn't it?"

Wei Dongting glanced back and said, "How could I kill him? I merely wanted to show you my martial arts." He sheathed his treasured sword, a smile that was neither a smile nor a frown on his face, and added, "I wonder if Miss Yun is satisfied with my skills."

Finally waiting eagerly for him to finish this glass of wine, her face was about to break into a wooden smile

Outside the door, Song Jingyu was instantly shot, and a heart shattered into twenty-three pieces

Do men not always drink in one gulp? What is the point of dawdling and being indecisive

She could not help but say: "Even if you were to propose to my father, he would never agree. It would be better for you to take the money and leave; just tell me how much silver you want."

Drawing a knife to cut off water, the torrential rain suddenly ceases, merely a snap of the fingers. The candlelight on the table continues to flicker, shaken by the sword's aura. The sword in Wei Dongting's hand glimmers like waves, exuding a chilling air, as if with a gentle tremor, it could sever Song Jingyu's throat.

He said solemnly: "If it were a Zhu Bajie, I would definitely not marry."

He looked at her and sincerely expressed with deep emotion, "Thank you, A Fei"

Since her scheme had already been seen through by him, she no longer held back and shouted towards the back window: "Song Jingyu"

Yun Fei found it difficult to describe the speed of that sword, and even harder to believe that Song Jingyu, the foremost expert of the Governor's Office, could actually be subdued by him

Wei Dongting nodded: "Indeed, it is good wine"

Yun Feile almost laughed out loud, it was truly wonderful, everything was proceeding smoothly beyond imagination

This heartfelt smile surpasses the brilliance of fireworks bursting in the night sky.

Wei Dongting immediately released Yun Fei, countering with a strike. A powerful force surged forth like a tidal wave, startling Song Jingyu, who swiftly dodged to avoid it

Yun Fei's face turned crimson as she spat, "You really have some nerve. No matter how skilled you are, I will never marry you."

A beam of white light spiraled out from his hand, resembling a dragon emerging from the sea. Yun Fei felt a strong wind blowing against the hair beside her face, and as her body swayed, she was embraced in his arms

The person on the table remained completely still. After pushing him a few times, she exerted considerable force to pinch his arm, using enough strength to make someone jump in pain. Yet, he still showed no reaction at all

This response surprised Wei Dongting; judging by her expression, she did not seem to be joking. Although she was quirky, she was quite serious and earnest. A thought crossed his mind, and he suddenly felt that her current demeanor and tone were not like that of a fifteen-year-old girl. The faint sadness between her exquisite brows was truly captivating.

Why?

Yun Fei was ready to wait for him to make a bold demand, yet he sat there leisurely, remaining silent for a long while

Wei Dongting leaped backward, soaring into the air, his feet landing on the table, and drew out the Tai'a sword, soft as water and capable of cutting through hair with ease, from his waist.

Yun Fei did not know how he came to know her childhood nickname, feeling so embarrassed and annoyed that she wished she could cover him with a five-fingered mountain, erasing the smile from his face and leaving it as flat as a plain.

He was silent for a moment, then handed her the piece of Xue Tao paper he was holding, and said in a deep voice: "Very well, let this matter be put to rest"

Yun Fei joyfully poured another cup, holding it with both hands and smiling as sweet as honey: "Then you should drink another cup."

The room fell into a profound silence, so quiet that it made her anxious and restless

Yun Fei secretly regretted that she should have brought a few more people along. Because this matter was not entirely aboveboard, she did not trust others and feared that it would leak out, so she only brought Song Jingyu with her. Unexpectedly, Wei Dongting turned out to possess such high martial arts skills

Yun Fei became increasingly panicked, while Wei Dongting slightly leaned down, his handsome features close at hand, clearly reflecting her flustered image in his pitch-black eyes.

Song Jingyu originally thought he could catch Wei Dongting with his bare hands, but after their encounter, he realized it was absolutely impossible; the opponent's skill was simply superior to his own. Thus, he drew a short sword from his sleeve and lunged forward with a direct thrust.

A flash of white light struck towards Wei Dongting's left chest, aiming directly at the vital point

Yun Fei: "Of course, it is not good"

She was afraid that too much noise would attract attention, so she hurriedly whispered: "Quickly settle this."

Wei Dongting rubbed his forehead, feeling both angry and amused: "Isn't it good to be a few years older than you?"

He glanced at her and said slowly, "Because good wine should be savored slowly"

Wei Dongting: "... ..." Is there really that much?

Yun Fei was dumbfounded; this knockout drug was truly potent, taking him down with just one cup? She felt uneasy and stepped forward to nudge him: "Young Master Wei?"

Every time Yun Fei thought about how quickly the effect of Song Jingyu's sleeping drug took hold, she felt a secret joy in her heart

Song Jingyu sheathed the short sword, her gaze dimmed slightly, and she stood outside the door

Wei Dongting lifted his eyelids and looked at her intently: "What if your father would definitely agree?"

Yun Fei snorted: "Because the one you are going to marry is the governor's daughter, not me. Even if the governor's daughter were a Zhu Bajie, you would still marry her"

Oh, this also ... ..." Before finishing his sentence, Wei Dongting unexpectedly leaned on the table

She innocently blinked her eyes and said, "I am only fifteen years old; to me, men over twenty are so old."

Song Jingyu's short sword was forced to stop in front of her, and in just a moment's pause, Wei Dongting had already seized the initiative

I heard that the state shepherdess took her daughter to the Lotus Mountain Pure Land Temple, so I went to take a look first. Remembering the scene from that day, Wei Dongting slightly squinted his eyes and teased with a smile: "It is quite a coincidence that Zhu Bajie is the Marshal Tianpeng. The first time I saw you, you were also standing in the water..."

What nonsense are you talking about? Yun Fei was so anxious that her heart was racing, yet she still wore a sweet smile on her face

She watched him place that Xue Tao note into his lapel with her own eyes. However, he was leaning on the table, making it difficult to retrieve it. She looked around him from the left and the right, and finally had no choice but to bend down and reach her hand under his arm, then probe into his lapel.

His tone was surprisingly confident and assured. Yun Fei replied decisively, "Then I will not agree either."

Why?

Wei Dongting rolled up her sleeves, looked at the spot she had just pinched, and sighed: "You have quite a bit of strength, pinching so hard." As she spoke, she extended her bare arm, "Look, it's all bruised."

Wei Dongting asked in confusion, "Miss Yun, why does this wine taste a bit strange?"

Wei Dongting awoke from a smile that surpassed the myriad blossoms of spring and the countless stars in the sky, only to find that the beauty had vanished from the room, leaving behind the lingering fragrance of pear blossoms, ethereal as smoke, intoxicating and enchanting.

"Good." Wei Dongting took the wine glass, just about to bring it to his lips, suddenly closed his eyes, appearing somewhat dizzy

The indoor silence is profound, and the two individuals are as steadfast as rocks, with only the aura of the sword permeating the air

With a loud bang, the rear window was smashed open, and in an instant, a figure shot through like a long wind breaking through the air, arriving behind Wei Dongting in the blink of an eye. The gust of wind brought along was almost enough to extinguish the candle flame in front of Yun Fei

Yun Fei could not help but support her chin, letting out a sigh: "Those who are older have many schemes, and calculating the hearts of others is too exhausting"

"Very much like her father?" Wei Dongting furrowed his brows and said, "Are you implying that I am too old?"

Fortunately, after dawdling for quite a while and expressing his sentiments, he finally began to drink

The ebony door made a soft sound as it opened, and a dark green garment flashed outside the door